While I love Dole Whips and I'd happily eat Mickey Bars every day for the rest of my life, let's face it -- there are snacks that travel well and snacks that don't. So what do you do when you'd like to take a little bit of the magic home to prolong the Disney visit?

Take a look at our top five food souvenir finds around Disney World. Let's go!

The Classic: Fudge

Fudge is a classic vacation treat, and they've got some great flavors in Disney World. And even if many of us associate it with winter holidays, there's just something about cutting into a piece of this ultra-rich confection that says "I'm on vacation!" -- even if you're only visiting Magic Kingdom for the afternoon.

There's fudge for everyone, whether you prefer chocolate, mint, peanut butter, vanilla, or caramel. Seasonal flavors like pumpkin, eggnog, and peppermint make Disney trips at any time of year a bit more colorful. I just tried a turtle flavor that I will definitely be buying again!

Find these treats throughout the Walt Disney World Resort. Our favorite stops are the Main Street Confectionery at Magic Kingdom, the Scary Apothecary at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Bayview Gifts at the Contemporary Resort, and Goofy's Candy Company at Downtown Disney.

Variety packs are normally available, and you can sometimes enjoy a discount when you buy large amounts -- great for gift giving! If you decide to take some fudge for the trip home (and it actually makes it home!) it will keep, tightly wrapped, for about a week. (If you plan to take mint flavored fudge as part of your variety pack, be sure to wrap it and keep it separate so that the strong scent doesn't transfer to other fudge.)

The New Kid on the Block: Caramel Corn (Epcot)

Epcot's Karamell-Küche opened in 2010 with some of the best caramel corn I've ever tasted -- and it's a great take-home treat. Once inside the shop, you're seduced by warm, sweet smells and rows and rows of all kinds of treats made with Werther's Caramel. But our favorite item here, hands down, is the caramel corn.

What sets this caramel popcorn apart from pre-packaged choices is that signature Werther's caramel, which has a wonderfully deep, buttery flavor. You can find it made daily in World Showcase within the Germany Pavilion at Epcot.

BUT, if you can't make it over to Epcot before it's time to head home, Big Top Souvenirs in Magic Kingdom's New Fantasyland also offers freshly-prepared caramel corn in its brand new Big Top Treats . While it's not quite as good as the Karamell-Küche variety, it's still pretty awesome!

The Exotic Choice: Pocky

I love to wander around the shops in Epcot and check out all the imported merchandise from other countries. But it's some of the exotic eats that keep me most interested!

One of my very favorite treats in the World Showcase is the chocolaty Pocky from Japan. While it's not a Disney-made treat, and I've actually seen it in my local grocery store, it's still an authentic taste of Japan. The long, slender, crisp cookies come in a variety of flavors, from chocolate-covered and cream-filled, to fruit flavors. You can even get Pocky with almond-crunch coating, or try some "Men's" Pocky, which is covered in dark chocolate.

Since Pocky comes prepackaged in foil bags within boxes, they are perfect for squirreling away in your luggage or shipping to a destination. As long as that foil stays intact (and for a while after as well), the cookies will retain their freshness. You can find Pocky in the back of Mitsukoshi Department Store, near the indoor sake bar, in Epcot's Japan pavilion.

The One to Share: Caramel Apples

Because I grew up in western New York, I have a deep and abiding love for all things apple. And what better way to eat America's favorite fruit than to dip it in candy and swirl it in chocolate?

But seriously, if you're looking for a beautiful food souvenir with a definite WOW factor, you just can't go wrong with the sumptuous candied and caramel apples available throughout Disney World.

From one end of the resort to the other, you'll find dozens of varieties, from classic red candied apples at the Candy Cauldron in Downtown Disney's Westside, to chocolate dipped versions at the Main Street Confectionery. You'll find apples dipped in Werther's Caramel at Epcot's Karamell-Küche, and we lately spotted some adorable Disney character apples and seasonal options (Jack Skellington, anyone?) in Magic Kingdom's Storybook Circus.

In fact, the fun variety that you can find in flavors makes for some seriously memorable snacking!

Now, here are a couple of Disney Caramel Apple Tips: if you plan to gobble your souvenir up during the car trip home, have the candy shop where you purchase your treat cut the apple for you into wedges and put it into a container. Many of the shops will do this. This is a great tip, since while there are few things more beautiful than a caramel apple on a stick, they aren't the easiest things to eat gracefully.

Also, if you'd like a custom creation, head to the Candy Cauldron or Goofy's Candy Company, both located in Downtown Disney. There, you can create your very own made-to-order apple, complete with customization.

My Latest Find: Tiki Toffee

Finally, I want to tell you about one of my latest finds -- Tiki Toffee! I spied this treat on a recent lunch stopover at Captain Cook's in Disney's Polynesian Resort.

Similar to classic English toffee in the way it's made, there are definitely some exotic touches worked into this unique candy. With an ingredient list that includes ginger, orange, and coconut, it offers a taste of the Polynesian that will keep you thinking about swaying palm trees and comfy hammocks long after you've returned to your office cubicle.

The toffee, which is a little softer than the traditional type, is enrobed in fudge-like chocolate and sprinkled with coconut and macadamia nuts. If Tiki Toffee is on your list of things to seek out, you'll find it at Captain Cook's Snack Company, located on the first floor of Disney's Polynesian Resort.

We hope that we've given you some great ideas for exploring food as souvenirs. With the holidays and gift-giving time right round the corner, you might even consider sending a little Disney food happiness to friends and family who are stuck far, far away from the magic this time of year. Happy eating, and happy sharing!

BIO:AJ Wolfe is the owner and executive editor of The Disney Food Blog, a website covering all things food and drink in Walt Disney theme parks and resorts. Check out her newest e-Book -- The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World® Dining 2012 -- for in-depth advice on Disney World dining! The Disney Food Blog is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company.